Piedmont School Honors Katheryn Bigbee

0:00It's April 27th. From your city to your ears, this is Birmingham News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Piedmont Elementary School is making room in the schedule for the whole community to pay respects to Catherine Bigby, one of their dedicated staff, members. On April 27th, 2026, they'll have an early dismissal so students, teachers, and everyone can head to her visitation and funeral. Services. This comes after the school sent out a note to families explaining the change, keeping the focus on supporting those grieving. It's a tough moment, but they're pulling together to honor her memory right. The community response shows real heart folks appreciate the school stepping up like this during hard times. It highlights how tight-knit these school families can be when loss hits close. Details on dismissal, pre-K kids out at noon, car riders, and walkers at 12.30pm, while bus riders stick to normal time unless parents pick. Them up early, simple adjustments to make attendance possible. As the day approaches, the school's thoughts stay with Catherine's loved ones, turning a day of routine into one of real unity.